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The forcing 1NT bid shows 6 to 12 HCP, denies the ability to make a single raise (but not necessarily an invitational raise), and denies holding four spades if the opening bid was 1 ♥; it must be announced as "forcing" by partner. As the forcing notrump creates problems of its own, a popular variation that overcomes these is the forcing next ...
A jump shift in the other minor 1 ♣ - 2 ♦ or 1 ♦ - 3 ♣ shows a limit raise (9-12 HCP) and at least 4 card support; A simple raise of a minor is therefore game forcing; A jump raise in the minor shows 5+ card support and less than 9HCP; Some players prefer to show aspects of opener's hand other than stops, when bidding a new suit [7]
An agreement that treats the single raise of a minor suit as strong, and a double raise as preemptive. Invitation A bid which invites the partner to bid on to game or slam if he has extra values. It is a non-forcing bid by definition. Compare semi-forcing bid. IPBM International Popular Bridge Monthly, a British bridge magazine.
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A 1NT response is forcing and responder's double is negative. 3NT is the strong, forcing raise. Two of a minor over a major suit opening is game forcing, unless rebid. 2 ♥ over 1 ♠ can be weaker (minimum is 10 points and a five card suit) than two of a minor, so as not to miss a good heart partial.